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: No non-diegetic music; all sounds and music must occur within the scene itself.

As the first film certified under the "Vow of Chastity," Festen adheres to a strict set of minimalist rules designed to strip away Hollywood's "illusionism": subtitle Festen.1998.DVDRip.x264.AC3-MLT

: The film won the Jury Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival and swept the Danish Film Academy (Robert) Awards. : No non-diegetic music; all sounds and music

The film is set at a lavish countryside estate during the 60th birthday celebration of Helge, a wealthy and respected patriarch. The joyous atmosphere quickly disintegrates when the eldest son, Christian, stands to deliver a toast. Instead of a tribute, he delivers a calm, devastating public accusation: that his father sexually abused both him and his twin sister, Linda, who recently committed suicide. The joyous atmosphere quickly disintegrates when the eldest

: Beyond its formal innovation, Festen is praised by critics and even psychological experts for its accurate and "praiseworthy" depiction of the consequences of long-term trauma and family secrets.

: Filmed entirely on handheld digital cameras with natural lighting only.

: Thomas Vinterberg's mastery of the ensemble cast established him as a premier international filmmaker, a reputation he later cemented with The Hunt and Another Round .